The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday night, the final 8-2.
Pittsburgh’s win on Saturday was highlighted by a seven run second inning. Pitcher Mitch Keller started on the mound for the Pirates, and he pitched five innings and allowed five hits and one run while striking out seven. The Pittsburgh pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts on Saturday.
The Bucs and Cubs will wrap up their three game series on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm.